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Francesco

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Overview

Griante Apartment Rental Photos and Description

Beautiful and welcoming, completely restructured, elegantly furnished apartment equipped with all technology.This is a great example of Italian Charme produced by tradition and inovation and coloured from a Radiant Orchid nominated colour of 2014 by Pantone Agency.Radiant Orchid blooms with confidence and magical warmth that intrigues the eye and sparks the imagination. It is an expressive, creative and embracing purple—one that draws you in with its beguiling charm. A captivating harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid emanates great joy, love and health.

The ideal way to discover this land and its beauty.Many reviews left from travellers suggest it for its design and convenient location ; at Central lake with ferry boat connection and just 23 kms away Swiss border.

Situated in a traditional stone building, this holiday home is located near the Hotel Britannia Excelsior, the Grand Hotel Cadenabbia and just 100 metres from the Lido di Cadenabbia, the Alberghetto La Marianna restaurant , the Anglican Church and John Kerry's Villa Maresi.Really, John Forbes Kerry - United States Democratic Senator for Massachusetts and Secretary of State keeps this fabolous villa at Griante Cadenabbia on Lake Como.

20 metres from the supermarket and the La Vecchia Torre bar, Glicine House is situated on the first floor, below another equally comfortable apartment called Azalea House and comprises a spacious, luminous living room with country kitchen area and a sitting area with flat screen satellite TV with SKY channels as Chris Wallace's Fox News Sunday , Bbc World , Sky News (also for chidren:Cartoon Network ,Disney Junior ,Disney English ,Planet Kids), and free WI FI connection. The room contains a magnificent hand-painted Palladium majolica pellet stove to make guests’ winter stays cosy and romantic, and opens onto a terrace furnished with a table for lunches with a view of the lake towards Villa Melzi in Bellagio.

The interior decor features a beautifully-finished niche where reflected light is amplified by the glass, floral shapes discovered in the stone by the creative Eugenio - a motif that symbolically ties the apartment with the surrounding area and its luxuriant public parks and private gardens that are a mass of blooms from the Spring onwards - and the arch created by the skilled hands of master craftsman, Livio.

The soft line and colour of the wooden beam set into the ceiling is the work of Raffaele and the curved stone used for the floors was artistically carved by Guido.

Glicine House has two bedrooms leading off the entrance hall where the walls are decorated with geometric patterns in an antique red that picks up the colour of the red larch parquet floor.

The double bedroom, overlooking the garden and with a side view of the lake, has air conditioning as well as heating for the winter months. The radiant orchid-blue colour makes for calm, relaxing atmosphere.

The second bedroom, with three single beds, also has air conditioning (and heating), as well as a ‘fifties terracotta working wood stove, which blends well with the pink-painted walls. The room overlooks a charmingly-lit courtyard which serves as a private carpark for guests.

In both bedrooms, the headboards and wardrobes feature decorative carving by master carpenters from Sutrio, custodians of a traditional expertise known throughout Val Badia, Val Gardena and the nearby Austrian Tyrol and Carinzia.

There is also a fine cradle from the Engadin decorated with colourful flowers in typical Austrian Tyrolean style.

Glicine House welcomes its guests with a variety of warm, vibrant colours emphasized by the mysterious, intriguing reflected light of Marrakesh, typical of the Arab world, a delight for the eyes of those seeking quiet and relaxation, or providing an ideal atmosphere for planning work commitments.

In the completely renovated, disabled-accessible bathroom with shower, sober but elegant stone and wood details recall the simplicity of country life in the high mountain pastures, the walls being the rust colour of iron or earth.

Linear shapes blend with the colourful floral wall decorations and emphasize the beauty of the different shades of colour ( radiant orchid ) that make for a warm welcome.

A detailed description of the area where Glicine House and Azalea House are located can be found in the ”Lake Como and Villa del Balbianello” a travel guide written by Belgian author, Mark Dermul.“A guide to Lake Como (Italy) to discover the film locations for the lake retreat on Naboo in Star Wars Episode II – Attack of the Clones.

Whithout forgetting that John Kerry, Senator from Massachusetts already a candidate for the White House in 2004 for the Democrats and the new Secretary of State in the administration of Barack Obama instead of Hillary Clintoon stayed in Griante two years ago.He has a fabulous residence which extends in a large park, Villa Maresi , close to the apartments at Griante . Villa Maresi more properly belongs to his wife, Teresa Heinz, widow of the king of kechup that already in the past had sold Villa Oleandra George Clooney.

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About Francesco

Hi there, my name is Francesco. I work in Italian Motorway Company for only 13 days every month and sometimes when I have free time I buy and sell stocks in the Italian market. I like very much to travel around the world because I believe that different cultures teach to live better. I offer you this second holiday home hoping this place is an ideal accommodation to explore this wonderful area . Regards. Have a nice trip.

Francesco purchased this apartment in 1960

Why Francesco chose Griante

My father was a chef in Swizerland, at Lugano, and he bought two apartments in this old stone building . I renovated them because I think the lake is the right place to spend the holiday in the silence and relax, forgetting for some days all the problems.

What makes this apartment unique

By car: To Lugano, financial centre of the Canton Ticino situated on the lake of the same name, one hour’s journey away. To Melide, also in the Swiss Canton Ticino, site of the tourist attraction “Switzerland in Miniature”. To Madesimo in Val Chiavenna, ski resort well-known to mountain enthusiasts. To Saint Moritz in the Engadin, Canton Grissons - the internationally famous resort is 120 kilometres away, together with the quiet towns of Sils, Ardez, Guarda and Bever. In the area we suggest excursions on foot along the Segantini Trail and the Adventure Trail, suitable for families with children, and to Lakes Cavloc and Bitabergh near the Maloja Pass. To Tirano for memorable day-long train ride on the “Bernina Express” through incomparable scenery as far as Saint Moritz or the Alpine town of Chur. To Mendrisio, the FoxTown Outlet Factory - for lovers of the “shopping experience” - can be reached by the Como –Chiasso-Lugano motorway. To Campione d’Italia and the International Casino of the same name, for those who love to gamble. To Chiasso(CH), for singles who love the lake, its mystery and mystic silence, but don’t want to forgo the evening and night life at the Sixtynine Cafè, where they can enjoy a cocktail in the company of beautiful models. To Lenno to visit Villa del Balbianello, owned by the FAI (Italian Environmental Fund) and the location for scenes from “Star Wars”. To Piona Abbey, the home of Cistercian monks known for their handicrafts, reachable by ferry across the lake. On foot: To Sasso di San Martino, a 40 minute excursion to enjoy a walk to the church in company, from where you can see how Bellagio runs out into the lake and divides it. To Tremezzo to visit Villa Carlotta, its gardens and the Botanical Gardens. To Bellagio, crossing the Lake on the ferry from Cadenabbia, to discover the romance of the “Pearl of the Lake”, much loved by Americans for its Villa Melzi and Villa Serbelloni.

Guestbook comments from the owner

We stayed at Glicine House in the beginning of April 2012.

Everything was perfect ( a little cold weather).This is one of the most beautiful places i' ve ever seen.I love Lake Como !.

Reviews

4.7

based on 23 traveler reviews

Fantastic holiday, beautiful apartment,TOP

5
of 5

We spent 10 fantastic days on the Como lake. The House Glicine is really very beautiful and well equipped. We didn't miss anything and we appreciated all the comfort there.The rooms are rather spacious, the furniture is modern and comfortable. We could cook our meals in a very well equipped kitchen with an Italian charm.

From a balcony you've got a partial , but a nice view of the lake.

The owner is very friendly. We 've got a special offer from him and it was a good deal. Francesco provided us with plenty of useful information concerning our stay in the apartment and he gave us lots of travel tips in the area. We can only highly recommend the House Glicine as a holiday apartment if you are going to explore the fantastic Como lake area.

Nice cycling holiday

5
of 5

We visited the Italian lake district this summer and chose Lake Como as our base camp due to its quiet beauty and majestic scenery.

We loved Francesco’s apartment, beautifully designed and well appointed, great location. The housekeeper was very helpful as well as the next door neighbour (chaplain). Restaurants were ok and some are certainly way over priced. Thank God for the small convenience store located 100 m away. The people are very nice and the groceries are of excellent quality.

We decided to explore the area with our bicycles but as we were not keen on using the main roads at the lake shores (loads of traffic) we used the “greenway” options. We took as reference: Albano Marcarini, “piste ciclabili e greenways in Lombardia” (36 bike routes).

We highly recommend the “Sentiero Valtellina”, a beautiful bike ride from Grosio to Colico (100km). We did it in 1 day. We parked the car at Colico's train station and took the train to Tirano followed by a taxi ride to Grosio (15 km).

The Tirano tourist information office (located right beside the Tirano train station) was very helpful. They ordered the taxi for us (there is no train service between Grosio and Tirano) and provided a very detailed route map. The waiting time for the taxi was 30 minutes which allowed us to enjoy a good coffee at the square.

The most beautiful part is Grosio to Sondrio (about 50km). The bike route follows the river and train line, thus the route can be shortened as desired. The regional trains carry bikes, no reservation is required.

To complement this wonderful ride we enjoyed the thermal baths of the region. For this purpose we slept 1 night in Grossoto and the following day we relaxed at the QC Terma, which is fantastic and highly recommendable.

At the end of our holiday we parked our bicycles and decided to go on one of the walks (check the leaflets in the apartment). We chose walk 17 out of Bellagio. Really nice hike.

Hope we will return some day. Thank you again for renting such a nice facility.

Perfect stay for family

5
of 5

We stayed at Francesco's with three kids (5, 3 and 3 years) during eastern. It was perfect - two bedrooms, washing machine with dryer in the bathroom, fireplace (which you can start by pressing one button only), convenient kitchen (with special cupboard for wet dishes), shopping facility just across the street, lake only three minute walk. Thanks, Francesco!

Convenient and comfortable apartment in Lake Como

4
of 5

We arrived at the apartment to find a very generous supply of wine and seltzer which we appreciated greatly. The unit itself was spacious and clean, and the wi-fi was reliable. Private secure parking on site was a big plus (we left our car there for the entire stay). Buses and ferries were a short walk down the hill which made it very easy to get to the other towns on the lake (ex. Varenna, Bellagio, Menaggio, Como, etc.). There was also a food store about a block away and another down the hill which made it easy to get provisions for making all of our meals. When we asked about the lack of a microwave, the owner arranged to have it delivered the following day. The only two negatives were periodic noise coming from the renters above and the next door neighbor who got up very early to go to work. Additionally, the bathroom had no shower curtain which meant water sprayed around when taking a shower. These short-comings were more than made up for by the aforementioned positives and reasonable price for a holiday apartment in this beautiful area.

A green and blue strip of water and lush vegetation in the shape of a forked tongue, Lake Como looks south towards the industrial heart of Northern Italy and Milan, its financial capital, and north to the almost always snow-capped peaks of the Swiss Alps of the Engadin in the Grisons Canton.

The area around the lake offers excellent tourist hospitality, especially in the central part known as “Tremezzina” or the “Riviera of the Azaleas” for the multicoloured blossoms that burst into flower at the beginning of spring..

Together with Cernobbio and Bellagio, it is in Griante Cadenabbia , one of the queens of the lake and a prestigious international tourist destination with its excellent hotels and the more familiar, intimate and exclusive residences scattered throughout the area, that beautiful geometric plantings forming elegant gardens and inspiring hymns to contemplation can be found. Cadenabbia lies on the shore opposite Bellagio.

Visited in the past by famous personalities such as Giuseppe Verdi and Konrad Adenauer, the German Chancellor, who regularly holidayed here at Villa La Collina , in the far off 19th century, Griante Cadenabbia also charmed the American writer, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, who wrote:

Cadenabbia

I ask myself, Is this a dream?

Will it all vanish into air?

Is there a land of such supreme

And perfect beauty anywhere?

Today, tourists from all over the world, Australians, Americans, North Europeans, Russians, Swiss and Canadians, and even some from the Arab Emirates, animate its lakeside, wander through the ancient village and climb up to the Sanctuary of San Martino perched high above.

All on a voyage of discovery of an area made enchanting by colourful gardens, spectacular parks and sumptuous historic villas, full of the harmonious sounds of nature interrupted only by solemn, enveloping silence. The beauty of the landscape has been preserved with complete respect for the environment. This is at the heart of its attraction.

From Griante we start out on an imaginary tour to discover Villa Carlotta , Villa La Collina , United States Democratic Senator (currently Secretary of State ) from Massachussets John Kerry's Villa Maresi, Villa Melzi in Bellagio and Villa del Balbianello in Lenno, owned by the FAI, the Italian National Trust. The latter was the location for George Lucas’s film “Star Wars : Episode II - Attack of the Clones” .

Locations used for the films form the theme of an original and very interesting travel guide “Lake Como & Villa del Balbianello” written by Belgian, Mark Dermul. A copy can be ordered at www.lulu.com or directly from the author on www.markdermul.be/naboo

Lake Como and Griante Cadenabbia offer readers the not to be missed opportunity to explore an area of unequalled beauty and first rate hospitality.

Gigliola Foglia is the professional tour guide recommended to accompany you on this voyage of discovery. gigliola.foglia@tin.it - 0039. 0344.40288).

Lake Como Presentation.

If your idea of nirvana is palatial villas, rose-laden belvederes, hanging wisteria and bougainvillea, lanterns casting a glow over lakeshore restaurants, and majestic Alpine vistas, then proceed immediately to Lake Como. Though summer crowds threaten to diminish the lake's dreamy mystery and slightly faded old-money gentility, the allure of this spectacular place endures. Como remains a consummate pairing of natural and man-made beauty. The villa gardens, like so many in Italy, are a union of two landscape traditions: that of Renaissance Italy, which values order, and that of Victorian England, which strives to create the illusion of natural wildness. Such gardens are often framed by vast areas of picturesque farmland—fruit trees, olive groves, and vineyards.

Lake Como is some 47 km (30 miles) long north to south and is Europe's deepest lake (almost 1,350 feet). Car ferries and vaporetti (water buses) traverse the lake in season, making it easy to get to the other main towns, Cernobbio, Tremezzo, and Varenna. Many travelers hasten to boats waiting to take them to Bellagio and the centro di lago, the center region of the lake's three branches, and its most beautiful section. You should not pass by the 2,000-year-old walled city of Como, a leading textile center famous for its silks, however—even if you only linger long enough to see the medieval town center and pretty lakefront. Remember that Como is extremely seasonal: if you go to Bellagio, for example, from November through February, you'll find nothing open—not a bar, restaurant, or shop.

Additional information about rental rates

Pet Fee

€50

Notes

please, remind you all weekly rates are all inclusive: towels and bed linen , water and electricity , Free Wi Fi area , Sky English channels for children , BBQ area , private parking and final cleaning service.In winter they include the pellet bags cost also.

* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (EUR) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.